3Com 3CRWE754G72-A - Manual (Page 101)

G LOSSARY 101
URL Filter A URL Filter is a feature of a firewall that allows it to stop its clients form
browsing inappropriate Web sites.
WAN Wide Area Network. A network that connects computers located in
geographically separate areas (for example, different buildings, cities, or
countries). The Internet is an example of a wide area network.
WECA Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance. An industry group formed to
certify cross vendor interoperability and compatibility of 802.11b and
802.11g wireless networking products and to promote the standard for
enterprise, small business and home environments. (see also 802.11b,
802.11g, Wi-Fi)
WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy. A shared key encryption mechanism for wireless
networking. Encryption strength is 40/64 bit or 128 bit.
Wi-Fi Wireless Fidelity. This is the certification granted by WECA to products
that meet their interoperability criteria. (see also 802.11b, WECA)
Wireless Client The term used to describe a desktop or mobile PC that is wirelessly
connected to your wireless network
Wireless LAN Service
Area
Another term for ESSID (Extended Service Set Identifier)
Wizard A Windows application that automates a procedure such as installation
or configuration.
WLAN Wireless Local Area Network. A WLAN is a group of computers and
devices connected together by wireless in a relatively small area (such as a
house or office).
WPA Wi-Fi Protected Access. A dynamically changing encryption mechanism
for wireless networking. Encryption strength is 256 bit.